Sulfuric acid

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009378",
  "term": "Sulfuric acid",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A strong mineral acid with the chemical formula H₂SO₄ that exists in the atmosphere as an aerosol. It forms from the atmospheric oxidation of sulfur dioxide, a pollutant from volcanic eruptions and fossil fuel combustion. Sulfuric acid is a primary component of acid rain and contributes to the formation of sulfate aerosols, which affect cloud properties and the Earth's radiation balance.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sulfuric-acid/"
}